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Old 08-19-2009, 07:28 AM   #3
syr74
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The opposite holds just as true, what is a Track Pack Mustang with 400hpgoing to do to the Camaro SS? Like I said in another thread, .7 seconds is a surprisingly small gap considering the huge gap in power between the two cars, the gap in mid range torque is particularly noteworthy. If handling between these two models was on remotely the same level the Camaro should positively run off and hide from the Mustang, to the tune of several seconds. That this does not occur tells you that the Camaro is not and likely was not intended to be a true GT and indeed does slant more heavily toward the muscle car side of the equation.

The Camaro deserves credit for a very good powerplant and great brakes, but stellar handling was obviously not a developmental hot button for the Chevy. Nothing wrong with that, many a classic muscle car was built on the same principle and to lesser effect. That said, you have to expect people who drive race cars for a living to prefer the car with the bend toward great handling, which is hwt we see here. Different strokes for different folks.
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